Poet Tacito Poet Free verse

A Jealous Heart

Yes,
you figured me out.

My smile has become crooked,
hammered down upon guillotine pedestal.

Her strands of tormented wishes,
now caressed by singer’s ebb & flow.

Baritone lyrics glide out in wanton scope.

Hope
no longer choked by charred rope,
double-knotted sadness.

Mercury skies rain down.
White satin mystery, solved.

Or so it’s proclaimed…

Joy’s declaration made upon Paper-Mache falsities,
placing reservations on matters of the heart.

True happiness thrives on sunrise currency,
not clouded futures.

…

Yeah, you figured me out. 

This smile has become crooked.
No toothpick can hold this up high.

I guess this tear knew all along.

But, I walk on.

As I continue to pay my price,
writing out reality checks.

I know I’ll always be your friend.

Just
not today.

© Drake J. Eszes

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Memphis Stacks October 5, 2020 at 1:30 AM I like it!

Eileen Manassian August 20, 2013 at 10:01 PM Last two lines.. ..yes...step back...step back!!!!! Poet Tacito August 21, 2013 at 7:54 AM Yes, I still get goosebumps to this day whenever I read the ending. I feel you there. Thank you so much, Eileen! =D

Debbie Duncan July 25, 2013 at 2:35 PM this is another nice write Drake,,, thank you for reading and liking my Great Swan ;} I wrote one about jealous in the 4am,, only because my cat woke me up as he always does. you have a great day ;} Poet Tacito July 25, 2013 at 2:38 PM HAHAHA! I'd be a tad annoyed with that. Nicely done! Thank you for coming here, Debbie!

Charmaine Chircop July 23, 2013 at 3:18 PM Sad verses..especially the last.lines..they speak volumes .You are so talented Drake.I can see right to.your heart by the honesty.of each.verse Poet Tacito July 23, 2013 at 3:22 PM What you see if what you get. This was a tough one to write when I had a few years ago. Thank you so much, Charmaine.

Julie Alcin June 17, 2013 at 10:36 AM This poem is very beautiful, i love it Poet Tacito June 17, 2013 at 10:57 AM Hi, Julie. Thank you very much!

Twanna Irisha June 7, 2013 at 10:22 PM Nice. Poet Tacito June 7, 2013 at 10:38 PM Thanks very much!

Poet Destroyer A December 24, 2012 at 9:13 PM Drake, Once again, we find ourselves trapped in the Holiday Season. And, hear I am stopping by to say Hi and to wish you a Merry Christmas once again sincerely from my heart. Loving each moment I found comforting here on the soup. Thank you for any comment or support you have offered now or in the past. Love always & forever ~ PD

Lisa Cooper November 8, 2011 at 9:25 AM I love this one. Poet Tacito November 8, 2011 at 9:47 AM Why thank you, Lisa! :)

Elizabeth Wesley August 24, 2011 at 11:48 AM Hi Drake, You certainly pour emotion into your verses and I am enjoying you so much. I need to thank you for your visit and all your wonderful comments. It gives such pleasure to know others like. Poet Tacito August 24, 2011 at 1:01 PM It's been awhile since I've been on PS. But, it's good to be back and see a number of new poets doing there thing. You certainly impressed me with your work. Yes, I pour my emotion & heart into all I write...no matter the topic. Your words are greatly appreciated. :)

Wilma Neels June 5, 2011 at 10:15 AM OH my Word!!! Another awesome write, I just love the ending Mr. E :) I am making this one a favorite of mine :) Poet Tacito June 5, 2011 at 1:56 PM Thank you again Wilma. :) That is very appreciated. :)

Poet Tacito May 17, 2011 at 5:01 AM Hi Gwendolyn, is 18 not enough? LOL Thank you so much!!! :) To everybody else that commented thus far, thank you so much! It means so much. :)

Rinki Nandy May 17, 2011 at 1:53 AM double-knotted sadness. OMG, this hits my heart, I love such a jealous heart. Thank you for your remark at my page. some most b'ful lines are imagined here. regards rinki.

Matt Hunt May 16, 2011 at 9:44 PM Very good use of imagery to make your point;) I hope to see much more from you, and as always, thank you so much for reviewing my poetry:) R.M.

Don Johnson May 16, 2011 at 8:13 PM Stories sad n knotted ropes.. and Guillatenes they wait in hope... might get to the end of rope... just not today... Great verse mate Don

Caroline Cécile Delacroix May 16, 2011 at 6:24 PM Very interesting use of words in this write, indicating certain captivity, quite creative! Thanks for sharing and thank you for your nice comment on my latest. Caroline.

Gwendolen Song May 16, 2011 at 5:47 AM This is great-love how u pay your price with reality checks! Clever. double-knotted sadness...whew. Only 18 postings for followers to view? So much enjoyed this write this morning.Gwendolen

Poet Tacito May 3, 2011 at 6:29 AM Linda-Marie, I fully agree with you that nothing positive really comes from it. Thank you kindly. :) Yasmin, hey there. That means a lot. Thank you so much!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 2, 2011 at 7:20 AM Intensely dramatic and full of depth Drake in this glorious write.. luv.. I luv the crooked smile no toothpick can hold up high.. says so much my friend and jealously never achieves anything positive .. great as always ..luv..

Poet Tacito May 2, 2011 at 5:32 AM Thank you so very much Nette!!!!! Really cool that you came by here. :) Gotta be searing sometimes. ;)

Nette Onclaud May 2, 2011 at 5:29 AM oh, the snear! it says soo many things, drake... and you nailed it with this very observant, searing piece! :) huggs,nette

Poet Tacito May 2, 2011 at 5:28 AM Hey Roxanna! Nice to see you around again! Hope things are good. Thank you so much. :)

Roxanna Johnson May 2, 2011 at 5:20 AM Original and great(:

Poet Tacito May 1, 2011 at 7:59 AM To everybody, thank you all SO much! I'm sorry I couldn't respond to each of you all sooner. This means so much!!! @ Destroyer, you always have the power of choice. Remember that.

Anne Rutherford May 1, 2011 at 7:45 AM Drake original and written with poetic flair. very well done. Anne

Dr.Ram Mehta May 1, 2011 at 6:11 AM Nice display of images particularly the metaphors to convey your thoughts on the jealous heart, Drake

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